AdvantageHealth, based in Minnesota, designs each corporate wellness program based on clients’ business plans and culture, and then implements, manages and evaluates it throughout its existence. Over the next 7 blog posts, we will discuss the seven foundational elements of employee wellness in detail as identified by the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) and Living Health in Washington County (LHWC).

It takes much more than just educational opportunities to bring about desired and ongoing changes in personal health behaviors.

A supportive environment, strong leadership support and wellness policies/ guidelines plays a critical role in helping employees to adopt and sustain healthy behaviors.

In order to capture an accurate picture of your current workplace culture, conduct a worksite health assessment as your third step. AdvantageHealth Corporation can provide this assessment to you and it includes questions about demographics, wellness program participation, organizational planning/structure, delivery modes for programs, communication and wellness initiatives currently in place for physical activity, healthy eating, tobacco-free environments and breastfeeding support.

This assessment should be completed by someone from the wellness committee who has a strong understanding of past wellness initiatives and efforts.